When anyone is trying to lose weight, one of the biggest stumbling blocks can be finding foods that are not only diet friendly, but taste great too, and help to satisfy those cravings for unhealthy treats, such as candy and potato chips (which of course we all love to indulge in once in a while). There are certain foods that we all know are excellent for weight loss diets, such as fruits and vegetables, fish and poultry, low-fat dairy, lean red meat, etc., but you may be surprised to learn which other delicious treats are actually diet friendly and can help to promote weight loss.
The 10 Best Foods that Taste Great and Are Diet-Friendly
There are all kinds of diet friendly foods that you can eat that will make you feel like you have just indulged in something sinful. For example, most people think of nuts as junk food, and that they are extremely fattening. Actually, there are many nuts that are excellent for diets, it is just important to make sure that they are not salted or dry-roasted, as this can add a lot of unnecessary calories and sodium. Almonds are an excellent choice for dieters who want a tasty treat without blowing their diets. Almonds are extremely high in protein, so just a small handful will satisfy you just as much as a whole bag of chips. They help to keep blood sugars regulated, which in turn helps to keep weight regulated. Enjoy munching on some almonds when you want a snack, or have a slice of whole grain bread or a muffin with almond butter (also an excellent choice for breakfast).
There are many other foods that are great for diets but also make ideal snacks. The 10 best foods that help promote weight loss but still taste delicious are:
1. Cinnamon - Everyone loves a good cinnamon roll, and as long as you skip the frosting, this can make an excellent snack if you are on a diet. Cinnamon, like almonds, is excellent for helping to control blood sugar levels that are responsible for controlling the storage and burning of body fat. And cinnamon is a great way to sweeten foods without sugar.
2. French Fries - Yes, you are reading this right. You can make delicious fries at home that have no oil and are as healthy as a baked potato. Just cut your raw potatoes into French fry shapes, and bake them in the oven. You will only get as many calories as what is in the potato (unless of course you use ketchup), and plenty of protein. Cut them thinner and you have healthy potato chips.
3. Spaghetti and Meatballs - This is another delicious meal that many people think of as fattening. When you use whole grain pasta, lean red meat (grinding your own lean cuts of beef in a food processor is even better), low or non-fat cheese and sauce made from fresh tomatoes (which is a lot easier than it sounds), you have a healthy meal that is loaded with nutrients and is very diet-friendly.
4. Chocolate - Although often thought of as junk food, chocolate is loaded with antioxidants and can be extremely healthy. It is important to remember that the darker the chocolate, the healthier it is, and the less sugar you are going to be getting. Try a bar that is 85% dark chocolate.
5. Pizza - This is a food that contains all four of the food groups and can be made to be very healthy. Find pizza with a whole grain crust, and make sure that it is loaded with vegetables, and that the cheese is non-fat or at least low-fat.
6. Burgers - If you love to barbecue, but are on a diet, go ahead and enjoy your burgers. Again, you can have a meal that has all four food groups, and one that is very nutritional. Have your burger with low-fat cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, on a whole grain bun.
7. Jelly Beans - These, and many other types of candy, have absolutely no fat. But they are full of sugar calories, so you have to find a healthy balance. Don't eat a whole bag of jelly beans, but a handful will help satisfy your cravings for sweets, without messing up your diet.
8. Crackers and Dip - You can enjoy these treats in a very healthy way that is great for diets. Use low-fat crackers that are not salted, and make your own dip from low-fat cream cheese and calorie reduced salad dressing. You will get loads of flavor but less than half the calories of potato chips and commercially prepared dips.
9. Cheese - Cheese is often thought of as being fattening, but it is actually excellent for all types of diets, and as long as you are not lactose intolerant, it is important to make sure that there is cheese in your diet. There are so many different types of cheese to try that you will never be bored with this delicious food as a snack, or included in your meals.
10. Milkshakes - You may be thinking that there is no way milkshakes could be on a weight loss diet, but think again. When made with low fat milk and low fat ice cream, they are not all that fattening and they are a great way to get protein in your diet. And you can make them even healthier by adding fresh or frozen fruit, which tastes awesome.
DJ ARIF